December 22nd

When they finally landed on the grounds in Wiltshire, Scorpius kept a quick pace until he was the first one through the doors to Malfoy Manor, trying not to be so down. It was practically Christmas and here he was pouting about his love life like a such a girl. He shook his head as he made his way up the stairs towards his floor, then his room where he tried his hardest not to slam his door before tossing his wand onto the bed briefly followed by himself.

Sadly enough for the sad boy, he wasn't left alone for long, because Teddy and Elle were standing in his doorway happily, beckoning him to come help put up decorations.

"I am almost positive we have house elves who do that," Scorpius practically snapped sarcastically.

"Woah," Teddy said dropping his smile and taking a step towards his little brother. "Scorp, are you mad at me?"

"Not as mad as she should be," he said angrily, pointing at the usually talkative girl who had been almost uncharacteristically quiet ever since the Victoire incident. "But I c-can't say I part-t-ticularly want to see anyone right n-now. Hence why I came u-up here alone and th-the door was cl-closed!"

Teddy's hair flashed pink before becoming a flaming red. He dropped Elle's hand and walked closer to the paler boy until he was practically towering over him. His voice was eerily calm.

"If you have something to say, Scorpius, say it."

"Elle doesn't des-serve you treating her l-like that. With all the t-time you spend with Victoire, I don't even th-think you really like her anymore," the shorter boy said staring him directly in the eyes.

"I don't think it's really any of your business. Not saying you're any better. Just because Hugo isn't at Hogwarts that doesn't mean you can stare down Nick's throat all the bloody time. What are you going to do when they're both here for Christmas?"

"Th-that's not true!"

"It's as true as the fact you can't focus on a sodding thing long enough to finish them! You know, I'm actually surprised you can hold a conversation most days, but you always stutter through them in the end." Teddy was spitting venom and he just couldn't stop. How dare Scorpius yell at him? Like he had did something wrong. He had always been there for him and this is what he got back every time. So what if the blonde was having an off day. He put a sneer on his face before continuing then doing an impression of his fathers. "I'm getting sick and tired of everyone fawning all over you. 'Have you taken your potions today, Scorpius?' or 'Take deep breaths Scorpius.' Or, my personal favorite; 'Have you eaten today, Scorpius? Would you like me to call a house elf to get you a sandwich or a biscuit?' I mean, honestly, you would think that growing up would mean you got more mature, learn to do some things for yourself, but really you're still the same little spoiled brat crying for his Mummy you were when I first met you!"

Elle sucked in a surprised breath before turning then rushing away and Teddy froze, but before he could start his apology Scorpius was responding just as harshly.

"Oh, well at least I h-had parents! You knew yours for what? A c-coupl'a days? A month? I'm sure they made quite the imp-pression on you, though," Scorpius spat back rolling his eyes, but before he could say anything else, Teddy was pushing him, hard. His back was against the wall next to the alcove beneath his bay window, the corner of his mahogany desk was digging into his side and Teddy's wand was at aimed at his throat.

The door behind them was thrown open even wider before Harry pointed a wand and the still angry flaming head boy flew back until he was standing against the opposite wall unable to move. When Scorpius moved to retaliate an attack he found he was unable to move as well. Elle was standing between their parents looking down sheepishly and although they wouldn't be admitting it anytime soon, they were both glad she had went for help, because they had no idea what would have happened if she hadn't.

"Now," started Draco as calmly as he could through gritted teeth. His fists were clenched at his sides as he took a few deep inhales through his nose.

"WHAT THE BLOODY HELL IS GOING ON?" Harry said over his husband, seething. His tan skin looked almost as if it were glowing with red-hot coals from within. "You're not even allowed to use magic out of Hogwarts," he said rounding on Teddy. "So what were you going to do, Ted? Get expelled, because you and your brother were having a domestic?"

"No, but-" the boy tried to respond, his hair fading until only the tips of his hair was flaming, while the rest reverted to it's usual pastel turquoise.

"Then why would you ever- and I mean, ever- aim your wand at him like that?" Harry continued before groaning and placing a hand on his stomach with a grimace. Teddy who was looking down, properly disciplined, snapped his eyes up scared. Draco stepped towards him, immediately nervous for his husband and his baby girl. He placed a hand on the small of his back and another on his shoulder, before summoning the chair from Scorpius' desk for the ravenette to sit in. Once he was sure Harry was okay, he turned narrowed eyes on both of his sons.

"I'm going to count to 10 and someone is going to tell me what is going on."

"You don't have t-" Teddy tried to interrupt since Scorpius still looked a mix of angry and scared for his life.

"Un," The blonde man started in french, looking as though he hadn't heard a thing.

"Dad-"

"Deux."

"Teddy tried to kill m-" Scorpius started finally snapping out of the staring match he was stubbornly having with his carpet.

"Trois."

"I just-"

"Quatre."

"He-"

"Cinq."

"How are we supposed to answer if you keep bloody counting!?" Scorpius snapped and even he looked surprised at himself before he went back to staring at the carpet. He took a deep breath and spoke only looking at his feet. "I just want to be left alone. It's not Teddy's fault. I just took my anger out on him and-"

"No...It was my fault too." The blue haired boy was staring off to the side clearly uncomfortable with what he did. With what they both did. You were mad and you told us to leave you alone and I- I shouldn't have pushed you. I shouldn't have aimed my wand at you either. I don't know what I was thinking..."

"Elle," said Harry with his eyes closed and clenched teeth as Draco rubbed at his shoulders still shooting daggers at both boys. "Thank you for coming to get Draco and I, but I think you should go home."

"Uh- yes, sir. Er- See you later, Teddy, Scorpius. Bye Mr. Potter, Mr. Malfoy." She was gone in an instant rushing off down the hall towards the library to use the fireplace and floo home for the first time all break.

"You're draining what little energy you have right now, love. Let them down," Draco said as soothingly as possible. His husband sucked in a breath and on the exhale both boys, who hadn't noticed they were depending on the magic to keep them upright, fell face first onto the floor. Harry slumped in his seat before taking a few more calming breaths and opening his eyes.

"You're both grounded." He stood up as if he hadn't just said anything and patted the blonde man on the shoulder before walking out of the room and taking the stairs to their bedroom. "I think I'm going to lie down."

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hey futher muckers

soooo sorry about the fuck up with updates
i was at my great aunt's house for the holidays

on christmas eve and christmas day, her pipes burst and flooded the basement so my family and i got stuck cleaning up water & i never got the chance to update

then when i was going to update, i just wasn't feeling it

i had planned on having both this and "Favoring the Bold" done by new years, sooooo that means double updates everyday until the 10th of January.

buttttt anyway HAPPY NEW YEAR, loves
hope you all enjoyed
love y'all

-- angel janeé xoxo 💋